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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.63, 349.72 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.63, 349.72 and 179.82 is: 247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.63 : 349.72 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.63/349.72 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.63x = 349.72 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.63x = 62,886.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,886.20/253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.94

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